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CENTRAL OTAGO RHYTHM EXPRESSION PRESENTS...

An African inspired weekend of drum and dance. 

Come let the spirit of African Rhythms and Dance inspire you with Koffie Fugah from Ghana, Ra McRostie of Oamaru and Anna Robinson of Alexandra.

Koffie Fugah grew up in a village called Abor from the Volta Region of Ghana where traditional music and dance is part of daily life. He has taught African dance and drumming for about 15 years in schools and to expatriates both in Ghana and abroad.  For more information about Robert and to see videos of his work, go to www.robertfugah.co.nz
He says "As an effective communication tool, drumming helps people realise their own contribution to the group. It highlights that everyone's input, no matter how small, can make a marked difference to the success of a group. By playing rhythms together as an ensemble, groups develop a powerful synergy and sense of unity. Our workshops break down age, social and gender barriers.It’s a fun and accessible activity that everyone is drawn to and anyone can do.”

Ra McRostie is New Zealands premier African inspired dancer.  She first learned African inspired dance while living in Fremantle, Australia, and has since travelled to several countries in Africa to deepen her learning of traditional dance and drumming, and experience the inseparable bond dance, drums and song have in life in Africa.  Ra has an amazing talent to teach drum and dance, and willingly shares her wealth of experience both on and off the stage.  She collaborates regularly with various drum and dance groups around NZ performing and taking workshops in both disciplines.  She offers her teachings humbly, with a real sense of fun in class, providing participants with a memorable experience. http://www.korudance.com

Kids (2 x 1 hour session)  Adults (6 x 2 hour sessions) 

Cost: $15 per child $50 per adult.

‘Peace & Love in Africa’  special documentary screening and get together on the Saturday night at  7.30pm $5 entry

Bookings essential.  Call /text  Anna 022 6522779 or email [email protected]

Dates:

• Sat, 6 September 2014 @ 9.30 - 5.45
  Saturday
• Sun, 7 September 2014 @ 9.30 - 5.45
  Sunday

Location

Earnscleugh Hall

Rapid no 506, Earnscleugh Road, Alexandra